Edelweiss: Psychiatry Open Access (ISSN: 2638-8073)

Eating disorders

Eating Disorders- Psychiatry

Eating
Disorders describe illnesses that are characterized by irregular eating
habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape. Eating
disturbances may include inadequate or excessive food intake which can ultimately
damage an individuals well-being. The most common forms of eating disorders include
Anorexia Nervosa,
Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder and affect both females and males. Eating
disturbances may include inadequate or excessive food intake which can
ultimately damage an individuals well-being. The most common forms of eating
disorders include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge
Eating Disorder and affect both females and males. Eating Disorders are complex
disorders, influenced by a facet of factors. Though the exact cause of eating
disorders is unknown, it is generally believed that a combination of
biological, psychological,
and environmental abnormalities contribute to the development of these illnesses. Examples of
biological factors include are Irregular hormone functions, Genetics (the tie
between eating disorders and ones genes is still being heavily researched, but
we know that genetics is a part of the story), Nutritional deficiencies, Examples
of psychological factors include are Negative body image, Poor self-esteem.

Psychiatry Open Access journal invites researcher from around
the globe working on Eating Disorders. It is a peer reviewed Journal, with
rapid publication process. It covers the topics such as stress, anxiety
disorders, antidepressants, Behavioral changes, emotions, eating
disorders, Phobias, Amnesia, Addiction, Child
Sexual Abuse, Child Adolescent Psychiatry, Cognitive Disorders
and not limited to above areas. Psychiatry Open Access is a global open access
journal maintaining high standards of scientific excellence and its editorial
board ensures a rapid peer review process.